Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Island Lake, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Island Lake

$2,195/mo

The average rent in Island Lake is $2,195 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Island Lake

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Island Lake rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Island Lake, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Island Lake, IL

Average rent prices in Island Lake have decreased by 2% over the last month.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Island Lake, IL

Rent prices in Island Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Island Lake is $1,871, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Island Lake run $1,629 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,860.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,550

15%

-

2 bedroom

$1,955

20%

-

3 bedroom

$2,562

8%

-

4 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,955

Last 30 days

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,562

Last 30 days

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

55%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Island Lake, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Island Lake, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Island Lake and Hainesville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Island Lake

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Island Lake, IL is 11% higher than the median rent in Hainesville, IL.

Discover rentals in Island Lake, IL

3621 Linden Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Island Lake

3621 Linden Dr

3621 Linden Dr, Island Lake, IL 60042

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Island Lake, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Island Lake rental market.

How much is rent in Island Lake?

The average rent in Island Lake is $2,195 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Island Lake?

Average rent prices in Island Lake have decreased by 2% over the last month.

How does Island Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Island Lake is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Island Lake?

To comfortably afford rent in Island Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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